AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoJob Cuts in South Africa: Wesizwe Platinum has started talks under South Africa’s Section 189 to cut about 497 jobs at the Bakubung mine, after abandoning a 1 mtpa plan and shifting to a single-phase ramp-up to 3.5 mtpa. PGM Restructuring: Bakubung will idle operations for three weeks to support the consultation process. Rare Earth Push (US): USA Rare Earth secured access to up to $1.6bn in CHIPS Act funding to build a “mine-to-magnet” rare earth supply chain, targeting Round Top initial production by 2028. Copper Processing Relief (Zambia): Zambia extended a 10% export duty waiver on copper concentrates to Sept 30, covering 271,742 tonnes, as smelter maintenance limits processing. Nickel Supply Shock (Indonesia): Eramet halted Weda Bay nickel ore production after Indonesia cut its 2026 quota by 70%, leaving the company unable to operate without an extension. Precious Metals Demand: Silver held up near $32.50/oz in early June on strong industrial demand from solar, electronics and EVs, even as macro risks linger. Iron Ore Pressure: Iron ore slid again on China demand worries, with the market tracking steel margin stress. US IPO for Silver: Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining priced a $270m US IPO to restart production at an Idaho mine. Gold & Compliance Watch (India): SEBI action hit Rajesh Exports after allegations of major financial misrepresentation, with LIC’s 10.8% stake drawing extra scrutiny.
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